Assistant Manager/Specialist, Finance Operations Excellence

About Agoda
Agoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.

Our Purpose -
Bridging the World Through Travel
We believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.

We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.

The Opportunity
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and process transformation? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment? Agoda's Finance Operations Excellence is seeking an Assistant Manager/Senior Specialist to help us reimagine and optimize our finance processes. You will play a key role in identifying improvement opportunities, implementing best-in-class solutions, and supporting our journey towards building a world-class finance operations center.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement & Transformation: Analyze, design, and implement process improvements across finance operations (AP, AR, GL, payments, reconciliations, etc.) to drive efficiency, accuracy, and business value. Be comfortable in executing VSMs and Kaizens independently. Be conversant with the latest trends in process improvement leveraging AI/ML and GenAI
• Data Analysis & Insights: Leverage data analytics to identify trends, root causes (using lean methods), and improvement opportunities. Develop dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs and process health.
• Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement: Support and/or lead cross-functional projects with finance, product, tech and business teams independently, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and effective stakeholder communication.
• Automation & Technology Enablement: Create macro-based solutions and/or collaborate with technology teams to automate manual processes using RPA, workflow tools, and other digital solutions.
• Documentation & Training: Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and training materials to ensure knowledge transfer and compliance. Be conversant with BPMN standards & tools of process documentation
• Quality & Controls: Identify and support the implementation of internal controls and quality assurance measures to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

What You'll Need To Succeed
Technical & Functional Skills

• Experience with process mapping, process reengineering, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
• Solid understanding of finance operations processes (OTC, PTP and RTR). Experience as a User of these processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to work with large datasets, perform detailed root cause analysis, and generate actionable insights and improvement plans.
• Skilled at creating Excel macros to automate processes is preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with finance systems (ERP, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and automation tools (RPA, Alteryx, UiPath, etc.) is highly desirable.

Behavioral Attributes

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.
• Excellent communication, articulation and interpersonal skills; able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable with ambiguity and change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in driving improvements in finance operations
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and above certification is a must
• Experience in a tech or e-commerce environment is an advantage.
• Professional certifications (CA, PMP, CPA, etc.) are a plus.

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At Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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